Fresh Cranberry Relish

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

4 cups

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
This no-cook cranberry medley spiced with cinnamon and ginger is a wonderfully refreshing complement for a savory entree. The tartness mellows as the relish chills.—Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 medium apple, chopped
  • 1 medium orange, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • Grated orange zest, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to blend. If desired, serve with fresh grated orange zest.
Sugared Cranberries
Heat 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. 

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 113 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.